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Grisham Hits GOP Rep. Max Miller with Restraining Order Amid Explosive Claims
Former Trump Press Secretary Files Restraining Order Against Congressman Max Miller
What Happened?
Former White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham has filed a temporary restraining order against Republican Congressman Max Miller from Ohio. Her lawyer, Mark Zaid, made the announcement on Monday.
Important Point: A temporary restraining order is a short-term court order that tells someone to stay away from another person until a judge can hold a full hearing.
Who Is Involved?
Stephanie Grisham
- Served as White House Press Secretary under President Trump
- Also worked as First Lady Melania Trump’s chief of staff
- Dated Max Miller in 2019 and 2020
Max Miller
- Age: 37
- Job: U.S. Congressman (Republican) from Ohio
- Current District: Ohio’s 7th Congressional District
- Former Role: White House aide during Trump administration
Why This Matters: The Backstory
1. New Abuse Allegations Against Miller
Miller is facing growing pressure to resign because of serious allegations from his ex-wife, Emily Moreno:
- Emily is the daughter of Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio)
- She claims Miller physically abused her and their 2-year-old daughter
- These claims were made in court filings during their custody battle
- Miller denies all allegations
2. Grisham and Miller’s Past Legal Fight
This isn’t the first time these two have been in court together:
| Year | What Happened |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Grisham wrote a Washington Post op-ed describing an abusive relationship with an unnamed White House boyfriend |
| 2021 (hours later) | Miller sued Grisham for defamation (damaging his reputation), saying the op-ed was about him and was false |
| Later | Miller dropped the lawsuit and both signed a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) promising not to speak badly about each other |
Important Point: An NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) is a legal contract where people agree to keep certain information private.
3. The Broken Promises
Grisham’s current lawyer, Marc Dann, told the Ohio Capital Journal:
"The settlement included certain promises that Congressman Miller made to our client Stephanie Grisham, and those promises were broken."
This suggests Miller may have violated their NDA, which could be why Grisham is now seeking a restraining order.
Timeline of Events
- 2019–2020 – Grisham and Miller date while working in the Trump White House
- October 2021 – Grisham publishes op-ed about abusive relationship
- Same day – Miller sues Grisham for defamation
- Later – Lawsuit dropped; both sign NDA
- July 2024 – Emily Moreno files abuse allegations in custody court documents
- July 2024 – Calls grow for Miller to resign
- Monday (announcement date) – Grisham files temporary restraining order against Miller
What We Don’t Know Yet
- Exact reason Grisham filed the restraining order now
- Specific promises Miller allegedly broke in the NDA
- Details of what the restraining order requires
- Next steps in both the restraining order case and Miller’s political future
Summary
- Stephanie Grisham (former Trump press secretary) filed a temporary restraining order against Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio)
- This comes as Miller faces abuse allegations from his ex-wife Emily Moreno
- Grisham and Miller dated in 2019–2020 and had a previous legal battle in 2021
- They settled with an NDA, but Grisham’s lawyer says Miller broke his promises
- Miller denies all abuse allegations and currently represents Ohio’s 7th District
FAQ
What is a temporary restraining order (TRO)?
A TRO is a short-term court order that requires one person to stay away from another. It’s usually granted quickly and lasts until a judge can hold a full hearing with both sides present.
Why did Grisham write an op-ed in 2021?
She wrote about being in an abusive relationship with a White House staffer but did not name him. Miller believed it was about him and sued for defamation.
What is defamation?
Defamation is when someone makes a false statement about another person that harms their reputation. Miller claimed Grisham’s op-ed contained lies about him.
Who is Emily Moreno?
She is Max Miller’s ex-wife and the daughter of Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio). She has accused Miller of physically abusing her and their toddler daughter in court filings for their custody case.
Has Miller been charged with a crime?
No. The allegations from Emily Moreno were made in family court documents as part of a custody dispute. Miller has denied all allegations, and no criminal charges have been announced.
This story is developing. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
